In the past, they would have worried that Fu Yan Ting would rekindle his old flame with Yan Xi. But now, they had no such concerns.
After all, Fu Yan Ting already had a son, so how could he still linger around Yan Xi?
It was important to remember that Yan Xi wasn't the only woman in this world who could bear children.
With this thought, the maid's confidence grew even stronger.
She cast a cold glance at Yan Xi and asked indifferently, "Miss, who are you looking for?"
"I want to see Fu Yan Ting," Yan Xi said indifferently.
Upon hearing Yan Xi's words, the housekeeper sneered inwardly. Just as she had guessed, this woman was probably at her wit's end outside and had remembered Fu Yan Ting's kindness, so she'd come back to find him.
Unfortunately, they would not give Yan Xi another chance to hurt Fu Yan Ting.
"I'm very sorry, our young master is very busy with work and cannot be seen by just anyone."
After saying this, the maid didn't even bother to look at Yan Xi again and turned to walk inside.
Unfortunately, Yan Xi was very worried about her son. Even though she knew the maid was deliberately targeting her, Yan Xi had to endure it.
Seeing the maid go in, Yan Xi quickly followed. The maid glanced back at Yan Xi with a mocking tone, "Miss Yan, you were the one who asked for a divorce five years ago. What? Are you unable to make ends meet outside now and are thinking of coming back to be your young madam?"
"No," Yan Xi denied.
But the maid didn't believe Yan Xi. Having worked and lived in the Fu family for so many years, they encountered women like Yan Xi every day and were long accustomed to it.
Even if their thoughts were exposed, Yan Xi would maintain her dignity and not admit it voluntarily.
However, the more Yan Xi acted this way, the more the maid disdained her.
Yan Xi ignored the maid's thoughts and continued to explain on her own, "I'm here to pick up my son."
As soon as Yan Xi finished speaking, Yan Zi Tong came out from the front hall. Upon seeing Yan Xi, Yan Zi Tong's eyes lit up. He ran forward, hugged Yan Xi, and asked softly, "Mommy, why are you here?"
Why was she here? She was naturally here to find Yan Zi Tong.
But Yan Xi's words caught in her throat when she saw Yan Zi Tong's clear eyes.
Yan Xi even wondered if she had made a mistake.
Yan Zi Tong clearly had a father, yet she selfishly hadn't told him the truth, making the child mistakenly believe he had no biological father.
Yan Xi asked softly, "Zi Tong, tell Mommy, how did you end up here?"
Yan Zi Tong explained the whole process to Yan Xi. Of course, when he came to the Fu family and realized it was Fu Yan Ting's old mansion, he hadn't thought of leaving. He hadn't told Yan Xi this. He didn't want Yan Xi to worry.
Yan Xi breathed a temporary sigh of relief after hearing this. Fortunately, Zi Tong didn't know anything yet.
Mu Qing Xiang, seeing that Yan Zi Tong was no longer in the front hall, was terrified. Worried that her sudden precious great-grandson might disappear into thin air, she hurried out to look for him.
When she saw Yan Xi and Yan Zi Tong standing together at the door, Mu Qing Xiang's face instantly darkened. She pulled Yan Zi Tong behind her as if an eagle was protecting its chick. Then, looking at Yan Xi, she said mockingly, "Miss Yan, I thought we had made ourselves very clear five years ago."
After Yan Xi married Fu Yan Ting, Mu Qing Xiang had treated her quite well.
But Mu Qing Xiang hadn't expected Yan Xi to do such a thing to Fu Yan Ting in order to elope with another man.
The thought of Fu Yan Ting nearly losing his life five years ago made Mu Qing Xiang's attitude towards Yan Xi less than favorable.
Yan Xi had intended to retrieve her son but unexpectedly encountered Mu Qing Xiang again.
Five years ago, Yan Xi and Fu Yan Ting's relationship had become so strained, and Mu Qing Xiang and Yan Xi had said all that needed to be said.
But now, seeing Yan Xi appearing openly at the Fu family's old residence, Mu Qing Xiang was naturally unable to accept it.
Yan Xi explained, "Old Madam, I've only come to take my son away. I have no other intentions."
Son? Mu Qing Xiang looked down at Yan Zi Tong and asked, "Is she your mommy?"
Yan Zi Tong nodded vigorously.
At that moment, Mu Qing Xiang felt her blood pressure soar. This child was Fu Yan Ting's child, and Mu Qing Xiang would not let this child leave the Fu family. She had intended to have Fu Yan Ting marry the child's mother and bring her into the family as the young madam. But upon hearing that Yan Xi was the child's biological mother, Mu Qing Xiang abandoned that idea. No matter what, she couldn't gamble with Fu Yan Ting's life.
Mu Qing Xiang had no intention of returning Yan Zi Tong to Yan Xi. She looked at Yan Xi and said calmly, "Miss Yan, this child is a child of our Fu family and cannot be left to wander outside. Name your price. Our Fu family will not let you have raised the child for nothing."
Yan Xi's expression changed drastically upon hearing this. She wasn't selling her child. What did Mu Qing Xiang mean by this?
"Old Madam, I think you've misunderstood. I'm not so desperate for money that I would sell my own son. Therefore, your wish will likely be in vain."
Mu Qing Xiang had never met such a shameless woman. She could have had the chance to be the young madam of the Fu family for a lifetime, but she hadn't cherished it. Now, she was using her child as an excuse to try and return to Fu Yan Ting's side. Mu Qing Xiang could no longer give Yan Xi another chance to get close to Fu Yan Ting.
"Miss Yan, during your time with Yan Ting, you must have met Xia Shi Xue, right? She is now Yan Ting's fiancée. She is a very good person. If she knew Yan Ting had a son, she would also treat him gently. I don't want you to interfere between them anymore, do you understand?"
Mu Qing Xiang knew very well that Fu Yan Ting didn't have much affection for Xia Shi Xue. However, at this moment, to force Yan Xi to leave, Mu Qing Xiang had no other choice. She could only tell Yan Xi this.
Xia Shi Xue, He Yun's cousin. How could Yan Xi not recognize that arrogant and overbearing young lady? However, Fu Yan Ting was engaged to her. Yan Xi was not aware of this.
"Old Madam, as I promised you, I would have no contact with Fu Yan Ting after our divorce. I will certainly keep my word. Please rest assured, I will not interfere between them. However, you must return my son to me."
"Our Fu family's child cannot be left to wander outside. Our Fu family can afford to raise him." Mu Qing Xiang's attitude was firm. She would not agree to Yan Xi and Fu Yan Ting getting back together, nor would she return Yan Zi Tong to Yan Xi. Yan Xi had now lost both her love and her troops.
"Miss Yan, Yan Ting hasn't noticed your arrival yet. I hope you will be sensible and leave voluntarily. Otherwise, if things escalate, it won't be good for anyone. Don't you agree?"